Manufacturing Engineer II

Nordson Corporation; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 79,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordson EFD in Norwich, CT seeks a Manufacturing Engineer II to oversee production processes in a plastics-injection environment, driving design-for-manufacturability and process improvements for high-volume production. You will redesign components and lead root-cause analyses to resolve quality issues while collaborating with tooling and automation teams.

Responsibilities include maintaining and improving product designs, creating BOMs and QC instructions, and supporting manufacturing to ensure

Qualifications

• Undergraduate Engineering degree required, preferably Plastics and/or Mechanical.
• 3-5 years experience in production support/product design role primarily with injection molded parts and assemblies.
• Must be fluent in 3D Modeling of parts and assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Redesign/modify components/systems to ensure long-term manufacturing reliability.
• Perform root cause analysis and resolution of customer complaints where engineering support is required.
• Provide Engineering support and leadership to address product quality issues in the manufacturing process.
• Maintain/improve existing product designs in support of Manufacturing activities.
• Coordinate with tooling/automation engineers to manufacture products at production scale.
• Create/modify BOMs and QC work instructions for production monitoring.

Skills

injection molded parts experience

3D modeling

communication skills

Education

Undergraduate Engineering degree (plastics/Mechanical)

Job description

## Manufacturing Engineer IIApply: USA - Connecticut - Norwich: Full time: Posted Yesterday: REQ51168**Nordson EFD**, a global leader in Engineered Fluid Dispensing, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment.**Summary of the role**As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected.**Job Summary**Oversee the production process in a manufacturing environment and designs, develops and implements new or revised production process to ensure quality and efficiency for the mass production of goods. Coordinate and/or perform activities relating to ensuring injection molded components or system assembly functionality and manufacturability after a product’s release to market. **Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities*** Redesign/modify components/systems as required to ensure long-term manufacturing reliability.* Perform root cause analysis and resolution of customer complaints where engineering support is required.* Provide Engineering support and leadership to address product quality issues in the manufacturing process* Maintain/improve existing product designs in support of Manufacturing activities.* Coordinates activities with internal tooling and/or automation engineers to create/ensure the ability to manufacture products on a production scale.* Coordinates activities within the Manufacturing Engineering department to ensure product/ samples are produced that meet the component/assembly specifications.* Creates/modifies BOM’s/Engineering Masters required for production of product.* Creates/modifies QC Inspection Procedure work instructions used to monitor component and assembly quality during manufacturing. This includes designing any tests and fixtures required for this purpose.* Maintains and improves existing product designs.* Ensures that engineering documentation is appropriately maintained and controlled according to ISO practices* Practice good housekeeping and appropriate measures to prevent pollution or other negative impacts on the environment* Any other duties/tasks as requested by Manager. **Minimum Requirements*** Undergraduate Engineering degree required, preferably Plastics and/or Mechanical.* 3-5 years experience in production support/product design role primarily with injection molded parts and assemblies.* Must be fluent in 3D Modeling of parts and assemblies **Preferred Requirements*** Knowledge of injection molding process and tool design as it relates to part design for manufacturability preferred.* Strong written and oral communication skills.* Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work effectively under deadlines.* Ability to effectively present ideas and concepts to top management and to implement ideas that improve the process. **Working Conditions and Physical Demands*** Ability to work in a manufacturing environment requiring sitting, standing, reaching. Ability to lift up to 40lbs. **Travel Required** Estimated \\_10\\_% Base Salary Range for this position is: $78,600 to $117,900 annually, and bonus target is 3%; shift premium may be available depending on shift associated with the specific job opportunity. Benefits including Medical, Rx, Vision, Dental, and Health Savings Account (HSA), Retirement and Security benefits including 401k and Life Insurance. In addition to Paid Time Off and paid Holidays, each employee receives 16 hours paid time each calendar year to perform volunteer services for Nordson-sponsored events. Ample opportunities for giving exist at Nordson including our Matching Gifts Program. The base pay range for this job level is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, business considerations, and local market conditions, as well as candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, and skills.